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3 Things to consider When answering the “Tell Me about your self” Question: The directive from the interviewer to “tell me about yourself” strikes fear into the hearts of even the most confident candidates. That’s because they haven’t given serious consideration to how they should answer this directive. It’s also because they haven’t taken time to construct a persuasive elevator pitch, which is one of the most important tools in your job search toolbox. There are three components necessary to answering the “tell me about yourself” question: …Read More…

10 more startups and recruiting to watch: Welcome to Top 10, Recruiter.com’s weekly rundown of the best of the best in recruiting! Every Friday, we release a list of some of our favorite people, things, and ideas dominating the industry. From awesome tech tools and cool companies to great books and powerful trends, no stone in the recruiting space will be left unturned. This Week: Top 10 Staffing and Recruiting Startups to Watch Last year, we ran a piece on 10 young staffing and recruiting startups doing big things. This year, we’re back at it again with 10 more companies that deserve your attention. Check out the full list below, in no particular order. …Read More…

What does 2017 hold for the world of flexible work: Will 2017 be the year that flexible work finally becomes the norm? While flexible work arrangements have been steadily gaining acceptance over the past few years, standard schedules still prevail. However, that could change this year, according to Sara Sutton Fell, CEO and founder of flexible work job board FlexJobs. The eight-hour workday seems to be on its way out, with 63 percent of workers expecting it to become obsolete. Sixty-eight percent of workers also expect to start working remotely instead of commuting to an office every day. …Read More…

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Questions you should ask a prospective employer: You know you must be prepared to answer difficult questions during an interview – but did you know your prospective employers also expect to be grilled? They take note of candidates who ask smart questions because doing so signals genuine interest in the company and position and shows interviewers that a candidate did their research.
Better yet, asking thoughtful questions allows you to evaluate the opportunity and be certain it aligns with your expectations. Remember, an interview is a two-way street. The employer should try to wow you as much as you hope to impress them. ….Read More…

Why should you hire a veteran: For veterans, it’s not always easy to transition into the civilian workforce. After spending years working as a member of an elite team, it can be hard for a veteran to sell themselves to a recruiter or interviewer. They’re used to using language full of acronyms and jargon that only confuse civilians. They may not understand how the skills developed in their military career translate to the civilian world, leaving them at a loss as to what jobs they are qualified for. …Read More…

Google is your new resume: Almost all (91 percent) of US employers have visited a job-hunter’s profile on social networks, and more than 69 percent of employers have rejected some applicants on the basis of what they found. Things that can get you rejected: bad grammar or gross misspelling on your Facebook or LinkedIn profile; anything indicating you lied on your resume; any badmouthing of previous employers; any signs of racism, prejudice, or screwy opinions about stuff; anything indicating alcohol or drug abuse; and any – to put it delicately – inappropriate content, etc. …Read More…

Today, we’re going to share some great articles about, Key staffing company trends to look out for, How to build your internal recruiting practice, Ask these 24 interview questions to find a marketing rock star. If you’re an agency recruiter or hiring company, stop by and visit RecruitAlliance.

Key staffing company trends to look out for : The staffing industry is currently at one of the most dynamic periods in its history. Over the last few years, the staffing industry has been expanding rapidly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), temporary recruitment hit an all-time high of 2.9 million jobs in mid-2014. And it is still rising …Read More…

How to build your internal recruiting practice: External recruiters are a crutch. I need to be careful with this one, lest I misrepresent my point, but hear me out. What is “recruiting?” Visit different companies and you’ll find the definition (and philosophy) differs quite a bit. Having been a rather frequent jumper the last 6 years, I’ve experienced many of these …Read More…

Ask these 24 interview questions to find a marketing rock star: When it’s time to expand your startup’s growing team, you can’t go wrong with hiring a marketing strategist. Sure, accountants, customer service reps and other specialists are all important, but it’s your marketing team that puts money directly back into your pocket. But, of course, you don’t want just any marketer. You want a true rock star -- somebody who’s going to move the needle for your business. Why is this important? …Read More…

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